1100 Wines From Across the Country at the National Wine Awards of Canada

This week, in the heart of Wine Country Ontario, seventeen Canadian wine experts are blind judging 1,100 wines from across the country at the first annual WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada (#NWAC13 on Twitter). The competition is running through June 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Wines from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia are entered.

”The National Wine Awards of Canada brings together the best of Canadian wines and Canadian wine critics under one roof,” says Anthony Gismondi, co-head judge and a WineAlign principal critic. “The competition presents an annual snapshot of the state of Canadian wine. The results are an invaluable guide for consumers and producers when it comes to finding out who is making the best wine in the country.”

Judging Panel

Judging Panel

The panel of judges consists of respected Canadian wine critics, writers, educators and judges from six provinces, known for their extensive experience tasting wines both on the international stage and across the country. Judging is overseen by co-head judges and WineAlign principal critics, Anthony Gismondi – Vancouver (WineAlign, Vancouver Sun) and David Lawrason – Toronto (WineAlign, Toronto Life, Ottawa Magazine).

All medal winners will be notified within a few weeks of the awards. The Rosé results will be released in August as a prelude to the early September announcement of all medals and the Canadian Winery of the Year. Those interested in the National Wine Awards of Canada can follow the judges, see their reactions to all the wines, and gain insights into the week’s activities via the Twiiter #NWAC13.

Notes to Editors: Contact [email protected] to coordinate an interview with Anthony Gismondi. A photo for this press release will be available on the Canadian Press picture wire via Marketwired. Additional award photos are available on Dropbox (click here for the link or visit http://sqz.co/Zd39Aio) for new photos being released throughout the week.